Publications by authors named "A P Mena-Serrano"

While the literature has noted variations in hydrogen peroxide (HP) permeability, and consequently, tooth sensitivity among different types of anterior teeth, there is a scarcity of research on this specific topic. This study evaluated HP permeability and color change (CC) in different groups of human maxillary anterior teeth (canines, lateral incisors, and central incisors) after in-office bleaching with HP at 35%. Thirty teeth maxillary anterior (n=10) were bleached with HP at 35% gel in one session of three 15-minutes applications.

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the application of 10% sodium ascorbate (SA) after in-office bleaching on the penetration of hydrogen peroxide (HP) into the pulp chamber, color change, and microtensile bond strength (µTBS) to the resin-enamel interface. Thirty premolars and thirty molars were randomly divided into three groups (n = 20 each). One group was exposed to deionized water (negative control).

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Introduction: Dental bleaching is the first choice to improve smile esthetics, but, in some cases, it needs to be associated with resin composite restoration to obtain a satisfactory result. Unfortunately, the bonding of resin-based materials can be impaired due to residual oxygen molecules, which can decrease the durability of the restoration.

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of the antioxidant application on the bond strength of bleached enamel after 24 hr and 3 years of water storage.

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Objective: To evaluate the penetration of hydrogen peroxide (HP) into the pulp chamber and the color change of different bleaching varnishes in low concentrations used for at-home bleaching.

Materials And Methods: Ninety healthy premolars were used, randomly distributed into nine groups (n = 10) according to bleaching varnish (PL, PolaLuminate; VS, VivaStyle Paint On Plus; CA, Cavex Bite&White whitening pen and; AW AlignerWhite) and time (10 and 30 min), and a control group (no bleaching). The penetration of HP was evaluated by UV-Vis spectroscopy.

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Objectives: To evaluate in vitro two high concentration self-mix bleaching gels (35% or 37.5%) with different application tips (with or without an applicator brush) during in-office bleaching.

Materials And Methods: Healthy premolars were randomly assigned to five groups (n = 8): no treatment; 35% HP without applicator brush, 35% HP with applicator brush, 37.

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